Corpus Christi officer under investigation resigns

Vasquez indicted Jan. 28 on three felony counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact

CORPUS CHRISTI - According to a Friday news release from the Corpus Christi Police department, 10-year veteran Julian Vasquez, who was indicted Jan. 28 on three felony counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact, submitted a letter of resignation on Feb. 3.

Vasquez was on paid administrative leave until his resignation was accepted by Corpus Christi Police Chief Troy Riggs, according to the news release.

Online court records show an arrest warrant was issued for Vasquez on Feb. 4.

Vasquez turned himself in early Wednesday and was released on $25,000 bail about an hour later, jail officials said.

Each count is a second-degree felony and punishable by two to 20 years in prison and as much as a $10,000 fine.